Prior Auth Required

43770 - device (eg, gastric band and subcutaneous port components)

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Servicedevice (eg, gastric band and subcutaneous port components)
Procedure / Service Description

Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal sphincter augmentation procedure, placement of sphincter - 43645 reconstruction to limit absorption Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; placement of adjustable gastric restrictive 43770 device (eg, gastric band and subcutaneous port components) Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; revision of adjustable gastric restrictive 43771 device component only

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.